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Powdered Crude Drug Microscopy of Leaves and Barks

  • 1st Edition - November 20, 2019
  • Authors: Vidhu Aeri, D.B. Anantha Narayana, Dharya Singh
  • Language: English
  • Paperback ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 8 0 9 2 - 1
  • eBook ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 8 2 2 5 - 3

Powdered Crude Drug Microscopy of Leaves and Barks investigates various microscopic techniques used in the examination of structural and cellular features in order to determine… Read more

Powdered Crude Drug Microscopy of Leaves and Barks

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Powdered Crude Drug Microscopy of Leaves and Barks investigates various microscopic techniques used in the examination of structural and cellular features in order to determine their botanical origin. These methods are useful in identifying species with similar morphological characters. Today, there is a variety of methods available to authenticate herbal drugs, ranging from simple morphological examination to physical and chemical analysis, and DNA molecular biology. Due to cost, powder microscopy is the most practical method for primary authentication. Botanical microscopy is a unique, valuable, rapid and cost-effective assessment tool, and plays an important role in the authentication and assessment of medicinal plants. This book is an essential resource for students and researchers involved in the study of plants and natural products, as well as professionals in industries manufacturing plant-based products for use during quality control and assurance steps.